Manheim in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Heintzelman House

Photographed By Craig Swain, September 19, 2008

1. Heintzelman House Marker

Inscription. Birthplace of Maj. Gen. Samuel P. Heintzelman, September 30, 1805. A veteran of the Mexican War and the Civil War, he died May 1, 1880, at Washington, D.C., and was buried at Buffalo, N.Y.

Erected 1962 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Mexican-American • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1871.

Location. 40° 9.788′ N, 76° 23.675′ W. Marker is in Manheim, Pennsylvania, in Lancaster County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street (State Highway 72) and Logan Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 South Main Street, Manheim PA 17545, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Manheim Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Baron Stiegel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Henry William Steigel / Henry M Muhlenberg / Robert Morris (about 300 feet away); Memorial to Henry William Stiegel (about 400 feet away); Manheim Historical Society (about 500 feet

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away); Stiegel Glass Manufactory (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Manheim Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Shearer's Covered Bridge (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manheim.

Also see . . . General Samuel P. Heitzelman. A short biographical sketch. (Submitted on October 13, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)

Photographed By Craig Swain, September 19, 2008

2. Heintzelman House Marker

Heintzelman House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Swain, September 19, 2008

3. Heintzelman House

The marker, nor other state references, mention if the house is a reconstruction, renovation, or the original. The house is listed as one of the inventoried assets on the town's historic district.

General Heintzelman image. Click for full size.

4. General Heintzelman

An 1826 graduate of West Point, Heintzelman was known for his pre-Civil War service in the southwest. His Civil War service included command of the Federal III Corps and later the Defenses of Washington.

(Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. Brady-Handy Photograph Collection. CALL NUMBER: LC-BH831- 926[P&P])

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,289 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 13, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.